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ASK PINNACLE · QUESTIONS, EXPLANATIONS & NEXT STEPS

Non Verbal Communication

Explore explanations, everyday questions and next steps connected with non verbal communication.

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Therapy & support

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Therapy for Non-Verbal Communication in Children

Non-verbal communication — eye contact, gestures, pointing, facial expression and turn-taking — is best supported through speech and language therapy, often with play-based methods and, where useful, AAC tools like picture cards. These build the foundations of all communication. AbilityScore® is part of Pinnacle’s developmental assessment. Diagnosis, where needed, requires an appropriately qualified healthcare professional.

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At home

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How to gently help a child practise non-verbal communication daily

Help your child practise non-verbal communication during daily routines by getting face-to-face, pausing expectantly, responding warmly to every gesture or look, offering visual choices, and modelling waves and points — turning mealtimes, baths and play into gentle conversation practice.

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How to help your child with non-verbal communication at home

Help non-verbal communication at home by getting face-to-face, following your child's lead, modelling gestures like waving and pointing, and pausing expectantly so your child can reach, point or look to share with you — then responding warmly so they learn their signals matter.

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One Everyday Therapy Activity for Non-Verbal Communication

Try the bubble pause game: blow bubbles, then pause and wait expectantly with a gesture until your child looks, points, or signals 'more' — then respond instantly. This playful daily back-and-forth builds eye contact, gestures, and joint attention, the foundations of non-verbal communication.

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